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Building materials imported direct to your jobsite

GCP Source & Ship finds the factory, inspects the goods, books the freight, handles customs clearance through licensed customs brokers and delivers to your site. One team, one landed price.

Calculate landed cost Request a sourcing quote

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How it works

  1. Source

    We find and vet factories for your spec and budget.

  2. Inspect

    Goods are checked at the factory before they ship.

  3. Ship

    Ocean or air freight, full container or shared.

  4. Clear customs

    Entry filed through licensed customs brokers.

Then delivered to your jobsite or our warehouse.

Each step, explained

Guides with costs, rules and what to check at every stage.

Overseas sourcingFactory quality inspection3D render of a shipping containerOcean freight (FCL / LCL)3D render of a crane loading crates of building materialsAir freight3D render of a crane loading crates of building materialsCustoms clearance3D render of a shipping containerWarehousing and consolidationJobsite delivery

Importing materials: costs and guide

What we import

Materials for homes and commercial projects, sourced to your specification.

Tile and stone
Flooring
3D render of a double window with a bronze frameWindows and doors
Fixtures and faucets
Roofing materials
3D render of a kitchen with an island, bar stools and pendant lightsCabinets and kitchens

Estimate your landed cost

Product value, freight, duty, customs fees and delivery in one number.

Request a sourcing quote

Tell us what you need, the quantity and your target date. You can email the product list after.

Free, no obligation. Licensed and insured pros only.

Importing materials

How to import building materials

To import construction materials to the US, you source a factory, inspect the goods, book ocean or air freight, file the customs entry and Importer Security Filing, pay duties and fees, then truck the goods to your site. GCP Source & Ship handles each step in-house. Budget with landed cost: product price plus freight, insurance, duties, brokerage, port fees and delivery.

Can I import building materials from China?

Yes. The steps are the same from any origin country: source and vet a factory, inspect before shipping, book freight, file the ISF and customs entry, and pay duties. Duty rates depend on the product's Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and its country of origin, and some products from some countries carry extra tariffs that change with trade policy.

What US customs fees apply to imported materials?

Besides duties, formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value, with a minimum of $34.58 and a maximum of $670.86 per entry (from October 1, 2026). Ocean cargo also pays the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value, with no cap. A licensed customs broker files the entry and charges per entry.

When is the Importer Security Filing due?

For ocean shipments, the ISF, often called 10+2, must reach US Customs at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded at the foreign port. The deadline is measured against loading, not departure. Late or wrong filings can bring $5,000 per violation. A forwarder or broker usually files it, but the importer is responsible.

Is importing worth it for a single home?

Importing usually pays off for volume orders, such as a full container for a development or several homes, and for custom products that are costly or slow to get domestically. For a single kitchen or a few windows, buying in the US is often close in price once freight, duties, brokerage and damage risk are counted.

Find a pro near you

Local prices and vetted pros for your ZIP code

Enter your ZIP code to see what importing materials costs where you live and get matched with up to 3 vetted, licensed pros. GOLDGCP works in every US ZIP code.

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Building materials imported direct to your jobsite

GCP Source & Ship finds the factory, inspects the goods, books the freight, handles customs clearance through licensed customs brokers and delivers to your site. One team, one landed price.

Calculate landed cost Request a sourcing quote

3D render of shipping containers being loaded by a crane

How it works

  1. Source

    We find and vet factories for your spec and budget.

  2. Inspect

    Goods are checked at the factory before they ship.

  3. Ship

    Ocean or air freight, full container or shared.

  4. Clear customs

    Entry filed through licensed customs brokers.

Then delivered to your jobsite or our warehouse.

Each step, explained

Guides with costs, rules and what to check at every stage.

Overseas sourcingFactory quality inspection3D render of a shipping containerOcean freight (FCL / LCL)3D render of a crane loading crates of building materialsAir freight3D render of a crane loading crates of building materialsCustoms clearance3D render of a shipping containerWarehousing and consolidationJobsite delivery

Importing materials: costs and guide

What we import

Materials for homes and commercial projects, sourced to your specification.

Tile and stone
Flooring
3D render of a double window with a bronze frameWindows and doors
Fixtures and faucets
Roofing materials
3D render of a kitchen with an island, bar stools and pendant lightsCabinets and kitchens

Estimate your landed cost

Product value, freight, duty, customs fees and delivery in one number.

Request a sourcing quote

Tell us what you need, the quantity and your target date. You can email the product list after.

Free, no obligation. Licensed and insured pros only.

Importing materials

How to import building materials

To import construction materials to the US, you source a factory, inspect the goods, book ocean or air freight, file the customs entry and Importer Security Filing, pay duties and fees, then truck the goods to your site. GCP Source & Ship handles each step in-house. Budget with landed cost: product price plus freight, insurance, duties, brokerage, port fees and delivery.

Can I import building materials from China?

Yes. The steps are the same from any origin country: source and vet a factory, inspect before shipping, book freight, file the ISF and customs entry, and pay duties. Duty rates depend on the product's Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and its country of origin, and some products from some countries carry extra tariffs that change with trade policy.

What US customs fees apply to imported materials?

Besides duties, formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value, with a minimum of $34.58 and a maximum of $670.86 per entry (from October 1, 2026). Ocean cargo also pays the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value, with no cap. A licensed customs broker files the entry and charges per entry.

When is the Importer Security Filing due?

For ocean shipments, the ISF, often called 10+2, must reach US Customs at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded at the foreign port. The deadline is measured against loading, not departure. Late or wrong filings can bring $5,000 per violation. A forwarder or broker usually files it, but the importer is responsible.

Is importing worth it for a single home?

Importing usually pays off for volume orders, such as a full container for a development or several homes, and for custom products that are costly or slow to get domestically. For a single kitchen or a few windows, buying in the US is often close in price once freight, duties, brokerage and damage risk are counted.

Find a pro near you

Local prices and vetted pros for your ZIP code

Enter your ZIP code to see what importing materials costs where you live and get matched with up to 3 vetted, licensed pros. GOLDGCP works in every US ZIP code.

Explore GOLDGCP

Every home service, one standard

Repairs & systems

Remodeling

Exterior

Design & build